DUNKIN DONUTS INC.
1441 W MONTROSE AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 15 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 42025PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS SUCH AS SAUSAGES, EGGS, AND CHEESE STORED IN FRONT PREP COOLER TOP COMPARTMENT ON MAIN PREP LINE TO BE AT 64F TO 67.8F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. APPROX. 15 LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN LID CLOSED TO ENSURE ITEMS AT TIME MAINTIAN PROPER TEMPERATURE.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES AT TIME OF INSPECTION WERAING EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM TO BE LEAKING HEAVILY FROM THE DRAIN PIPE BELOW THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LEAKING FROM THE FAUCETS, EVEN WHEN WATER IS NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
OBSERVED ONLY ONE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
OCT 282022PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOUR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH VARIOUS TYPES OF NUTS FOR THE SPECIALTY DONUTS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAID BINS OF NUTS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
OBSERVED SMALL OPENINGS ON BOTH SETS OF ENTRY DOORS IN THE MIDDLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT-PROOF SAID DOORS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
OBSERVED BOTH OF THE SELF-SERVICE STATIONS, WHERE THE NAPKINS, STRAWS, AND SUGAR PACKETS ARE LOCATED, IN THE FRONT DINING AREA ARE NOT MAINTAINED. THERE WAS SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THESE AREAS AND SUGAR RESIDUE ON THE NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THESE STATIONS CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOUR ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
OBSERVED BOXES BLOCKING THE REAR EXIT DOOR WHERE THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE AREAS FOR PESTS.
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE THE COOKING/PREP AREA IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HOOD SERVICED SO THAT IT IS DUST FREE AND MAINTAINED.
JUL 12020PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOUBLE DOORS NOT PROTECTED. OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN EXTERIOR DOUBLE DOORS AND 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE INTERIOR DOUBLE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING RODENT PROOF SEAL ON EXIT/ENTRANCE DOORS.
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON REAR STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE FRONT ICE CREAM PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT SITTING AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TILES. CRACKED PEELING AND DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM BEHIND TOILET. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 82020FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOUBLE DOORS NOT PROTECTED. OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN EXTERIOR DOUBLE DOORS AND 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE INTERIOR DOUBLE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING RODENT PROOF SEAL ON EXIT/ENTRANCE DOORS.
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON REAR STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE FRONT ICE CREAM PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT SITTING AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TILES. CRACKED PEELING AND DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM BEHIND TOILET. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/29/2020 INSPECTION# 2320772. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT ICE CREAM PREP AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND READY TO EAT ICE CREAM AND BLENDED DRINKS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 292020FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT ICE CREAM PREP AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND READY TO EAT ICE CREAM AND BLENDED DRINKS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOUBLE DOORS NOT PROTECTED. OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN EXTERIOR DOUBLE DOORS AND 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE INTERIOR DOUBLE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING RODENT PROOF SEAL ON EXIT/ENTRANCE DOORS.
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON REAR STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE FRONT ICE CREAM PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT SITTING AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TILES. CRACKED PEELING AND DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM BEHIND TOILET. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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OCT 302019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT ICE CREAM PREP AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND READY TO EAT ICE CREAM AND BLENDED DRINKS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOUBLE DOORS NOT PROTECTED. OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN EXTERIOR DOUBLE DOORS AND 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE INTERIOR DOUBLE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING RODENT PROOF SEAL ON EXIT/ENTRANCE DOORS.
REAR DECORATING PREP STATION SHELVING WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. METAL RACK FOOD CARTS NOTED WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM PREP ONE DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.----OBSERVED DIRTY BULK SUGAR CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
LEAK UNDER THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS OF BOTH WALK-IN FREEZERS WITH PAPER AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR BULK FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE TILES.----CRACKED, PEELING AND DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WASH BOWL. MUST REPLACE.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS BEING STORED ON TOP OF FOOD CONTACT TO GO CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS IN THE DESIGNATED STORAGE LOCKERS.
NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON THE PREMISES FROM INSPECTION #2049622 MADE ON 5-3-17. INSTRUCTED TO SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSED VISIBLE TO ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 32017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10-4-16 INSPECTION # 1965789.VIOLATION 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMNT NOT MET ALL FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS FEQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: 3 COFFEE MACHINES, 1 ESPRESSO MACHINE, 1 HOT CHOCOLATE MACHINE, AND 1 ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIVE BACKFLOW PREVEVTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR EQUIPMENT MENTIONED.
OCT 42016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED TILES AND MAINTAIN.
EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.ALL FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS,MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.
SEP 272016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED TILES AND MAINTAIN.
EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.ALL FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS,MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.
SEP 192016FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED TILES AND MAINTAIN.
EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.ALL FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS,MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.
NOV 202015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SANDWICH PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED ALSO CUTTING BOARD SURFACE WITH PITTED DARK GROOVES AT SAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AT SANDWICH PREP COOLER.
OBSERVED ONE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK IN BAGEL FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE.
FRONT PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WATER DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ROD OUT SAID 3-COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE.
NOV 132015FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP, DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP FOR FRONT DOOR, SAID DOOR MUST BE RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020, CITATION ISSUED.
SANDWICH PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED ALSO CUTTING BOARD SURFACE WITH PITTED DARK GROOVES AT SAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AT SANDWICH PREP COOLER.
OBSERVED ONE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK IN BAGEL FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE.
FRONT PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WATER DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ROD OUT SAID 3-COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE.
JUN 262014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND COFFEE FILTERS STORED ON TOP OF THE COFFEE MACHINE RIGHT SIDE UP. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT COFFEE FILTERS DURING STORAGE TO PROTECT FROM DUST AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILUP ON THE FAN VENT COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM.
FOUND A LEAK AT THE WATER PIPE UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THAT WAS DRIPPING INTO A 5 GALLON BUCKET AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING ON PREMISES.
APR 152013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE UPRIGHT COOLER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
WATER DEMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
DEC 312012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPLACE GASKET AT UPRIGHT ICE CREAM FREEZER DOOR.
MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP AT WALK-IN FREEZER PIPES.
MUST REPAINT GREASE TRAP LID AT FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHTSHIELDS AT THE DONUT DISPLAY CASES.
MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT ALL COOLERS, REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
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